Dorrigo Urunga Bellingen Bicycle Users Group – Dubbug

12 hours 59 minutes ago

Starting at Urunga at 8am this morning we had a lovely jaunt via South arm to Bellingen ad the ride pick today. A bakers dozen enjoyed the stunning weather through the forest, by the river and up and down some hills for the 50km+ ride. Some on the ride noted how Powerhouse Paula could do so much more riding if she’d just retire! Mark has found new depths to his strength, while some others were out for the count today for a variety of health reasons and other commitments. In missing the ride they also missed the lucky doggo riding sidecar with his mate behind the wheel 🏍️ It was lovely to catch up Kerrie at Bello and to join in the building excitement as Radha gets ready to head to Thailand to see her family. As always the lemon tart delish, so all is well. Don & Michele marvelled as they rode from Bonville School to Bello via a seperate route through Timboon, Gleniffer & Roses Rds. From Valery Rd tho Gleniffer Hall is all bitumen, no potholes & schmiko. Couldn't believe it! The only gravel on the whole trip is between Sawmill & Valery Rd turnoff (3.5km) & a little section on 🌹's (1.5km), both of which are in great condition. Fine for a road bike – a new ride for the calendar for the roadies who’ve always been ruled out of that route. See you all next week for another glorious ride in our stunning neighbourhood.

Dorrigo Urunga Bellingen Bicycle Users Group – Dubbug

3 weeks 16 hours ago

☕ Sunday Ride Report: The Great Bellingen Coffee Convergence ☕ Some days the maths just doesn't math — 14 riders, 2 routes, 3 waves, and a coffee shop timeline that only partially lined up. A logistical near-miss. A social almost-reunion. A perfect Sunday. Wave 1 — The River Crew 🌊 Six riders rolled out along the river, tracing South Arm into Bellingen. First to the counter, first to the coffee — living their best low-key Sunday life. Wave 2 — The Early Splitters ✌️ Out on Gleniffer Road, the 8-strong bunch held together right up Gleniffer Hall where temptation got the better of two of them, who peeled off early and rolled into town just as Wave 1 was finishing up. Good timing, good instincts — cue a brief window of some actually being in the same place at once. Wave 3 — The Promised Land Loyalists 🏔️ The remaining six stayed the course and tackled the Promised Land loop in all its glory — because apparently caffeine can wait when there are views like that on offer. By the time they rolled into Bellingen, Wave 1 were well along North Bank road on their way home, and Wave 2 were starting their return trip finishing along Hyde’s Creek Road, which Wave 3 would follow after caffeine and refuel. Ships passing in the coffee shop! End result: three waves, one café, and a relay-style handover of caffeinated riders rather than one big reunion. Close, but no full house. 🌟 Special

Dorrigo Urunga Bellingen Bicycle Users Group – Dubbug

2 months 2 days ago

Sunday 9th August Social Ride

From Dave on the northern ride to Whoopi:
"It's always an interesting adventure when cycling our way through the new Coffs Bypass northern spaghetti junctions. Somehow, we survived & emerged victoriously at the top of Sealy lookout turnoff. Michele entertained us with lots of stories. Don was on hand to help Rob tackle highway damage. Phil led the way & PJ took photos. That just left me to enjoy a fab feast @ coffee. A perfect 55km relaxed ride today with spectacular scenery & great company. Does it get any better?"

From Ian on the not quite so far north ride to Sawtell:
“A reduced bunch of DUBBUGers which somehow included 2 Ian's, one Alex, a Kevin and a Mark plus 2 guests from Geelong, Fiona and Ben, set off from Urunga towards Sawtell Velodrome under cloudy skies. Peter G appeared on the way to boost The numbers. The visitors were happy to learn some new routes and enjoy a first time on the track, although probably weren't expecting the shopping centre detour! Coffee at the Link was pleasant as usual, especially when Lisa and Greg also turned up. We dropped off a few on the way home with a solid run to Urunga, marred only by an errant nail that meant Fiona needed the broom wagon. Good times nevertheless!”